AI Rate Professor

Communication

Chris Forsythe

COMM30 · COMM60 · ECON101 · COM100 · COMM100 · SPCH130 · 43 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
97.67%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

if you want a supportive communication class that makes public speaking manageable and rewarding.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring communicatorClear gradingEasy speechesGroup activitiesHighly recommended
  • Students overwhelmingly praise his supportive, fun, and confidence-building teaching style.
  • The course is usually an easy A when students complete speeches, logs, and participation tasks.
  • , while the few online reviews include one warning about hard COMM60 exams.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

The A is very attainable because and generous, though students still need to do speeches, logs, and exams.

, while one online COMM60 review warns that .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

84/100

Most students find the class simple and well explained, with public speaking as the main challenge rather than hard concepts.

, while online evidence is mixed because COMM60 is described as harder.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

Attendance and participation often matter for speeches, roll logs, lectures, and tests, though one .

In-person reviews often stress showing up, while one review of a COVID-era class says .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because , and makes public speaking less intimidating.

Both formats include strong praise, but online evidence has one negative warning about COMM60 exams.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

86/100

Students , and easy when requirements are completed.

Format shift

, while online COMM60 is stricter.

Workload

Light

82/100

Many reviews mention little or , and manageable speeches, though some sections include reading, logs, and discussions.

Format shift

In-person workload is usually light, while and .

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently describe him as , and effective at building speaking confidence.

Format shift

In-person reviews are overwhelmingly excellent, and online reviews are mostly positive with one mixed COMM60 review.

Assessment method

Balanced

60/100

Grades usually come , and a final rather than one assessment type.

Format shift

In-person reviews emphasize speeches and exams, while , and exams.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

class with manageable speeches and fair grading.

Main concern

Students must still present, participate, and remember small required tasks like logs.

What students said

“ .”
COMM100
“Just make sure you come to class, participate, and do the little work assigned, easy A.”
COMM100

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive but less consistent, with one COMM60 student warning that and instructions must be followed exactly.

Main concern

Online COMM60 may require heavy reading, precise instructions, and .

What students said

“Great communicator, conveys material very clearly!! .”
COM100
“ and you must know definitions.”
COMM60

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam friendliness varies by course, with many COMM100 students calling exams easy but one online COMM60 student calling exams hard.

Midterm And FinalStudy GuideEasy ExamsHard COMM60 ExamsNo Midterm Or Final In COMM30

Assessment risk

Standard

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews usually describe standard or easy exams, study guides, quizzes, and some courses with .

Midterm And FinalStudy GuideEasy ExamsNo Midterm Or Final In COMM30
“The grade was mainly based on speeches, the midterm, and the .”
COMM100
“No mid-term or final.”
COMM30

Online

Online reviews mention hard COMM60 exams requiring definitions, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Hard COMM60 ExamsDefinitions RequiredReviews do not clearly prove proctoring policy
“ and you must know definitions.”
COMM60
“You wont find answer on-line.”
COMM60

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Chris does a wonderful job in preparing you for public speaking, I honestly am so grateful I took his class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 43 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“He teaches with passion and he has wonderful skills that make it easy to understand and remember the lessons.”

👍 Recommendation Level

98/100

“ and him as the professor.”

📈 Grade Value

88/100

“Just make sure you come to class, participate, and do the little work assigned, easy A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • , and one of the coolest professors at Cypress College.
  • He makes communications enjoyable & creates a non-judgmental environment when presenting.
  • He is really there for his students and makes class fun.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • The class itself was really easy.
  • Very understanding and easygoing professor.
  • He grades fairly and gives good advice.
  • and you must know definitions.

Theme 3

🎤 About Speeches

  • Professor really does help you improve your speaking and communication skills.
  • He will definitely help you feel comfortable.
  • He gives you all the tools to easily write your speeches.

Data context

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Analysis sample

43

Recent reviews read by the AI

43

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-three reviews across many years are detailed and highly consistent, with enough format evidence to flag the few online differences.

Inside 43 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 537
4 out of 55
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

34 reported outcomes

A range

20

A+ 10 · A 10

B range

9

B+ 4 · B 5

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Not sure yet 5